FORGOTTEN HISTORY: 4 | History Defined

The war in the Middle East has exposed an identity crisis that is paralysing Europe

Germany and France could offer global leadership. Instead, they’re struggling with the weight of their own histories, says political analyst Catherine Fieschi

The Guardian - UK · Nov 22, 2023

Germany’s historical guilt haunts opponents of Israeli war in Gaza

Germany’s responsibility for the Holocaust underlines Berlin’s staunch defence of Israel and its bans on expressions of Palestinian solidarity, which authorities blame for a rise in anti-Semitism. But critics say the state is failing German Jews opposed to Israel’s policies and stifling the freedom of expression of immigrants.

France 24 · Nov 18, 2023

Germany is a good place to be Jewish. Unless, like me, you’re a Jew who criticises Israel

The pro-Israel political consensus has shut out any dissenting voices – as I found in a TV debate with the vice-chancellor, says author Deborah Feldman

The Guardian - UK · Nov 13, 2023

Ursula von der Leyen praises watered-down vehicle emissions compromise – as it happened

European Commission president welcomes agreement among EU governments on Euro 7 pollution standards

The Guardian - UK · Sep 26, 2023

The trials of Robert Habeck: is the world’s most powerful green politician doomed to fail?

The long read: A year ago, Germany’s vice-chancellor was one of the country’s best-liked public figures. Then came the tabloid-driven backlash. Now he has to win the argument all over again

The Guardian - UK · Sep 26, 2023

Greens must shed ‘moral superiority’ image, says German vice-chancellor

Robert Habeck said supporters of climate action must have the most compelling arguments

The Guardian - UK · Sep 26, 2023

Is Germany’s great economy sinking into ‘slowcession’?

Key data this week will offer a hint as to whether the eurozone’s powerhouse can shake off recent stagnation

The Guardian - UK · Aug 5, 2023

Intel and Germany sign agreement for $32.8 billion chip plant investment

Intel and the German government have signed a deal that would see the U.S. company investing more than 30 billion euros ($32.8 billion) in a chip manufacturing site in the German city of Magdeburg, with financial support from Berlin

The Independent UK · Jun 19, 2023

Germany hails EU deal on renewable energy raising target for 2030 to 45%

Germany welcomed a deal Friday among European Union countries to increase by more than a third the bloc’s renewable energy target for 2030

The Independent UK · Jun 16, 2023

Germany coalition staves off implosion with 11th-hour heating law amendment

Environmental groups criticise revision of law that would have banned installation of gas and oil systems

The Guardian - UK · Jun 14, 2023